Dillon Gaines

FAR Part 91/Part 135 charter operations as BD-700 PIC and CE-560XLS Aircraft and Crew Manager. Use Standard operating procedures, company documents, and guidance to create optimal safety margins throughout each assignment. Pre-flight documentation verification and flight crew briefings. Submit safety reports and operational abnormalities through company applications to encourage continual development. Domestic and international flight planning and implementation spanning five continents.

Conduct FAR Part 91/Part 135 On Demand Charter Operations piloting CE-525B and CE560XL. Provide logistic services for executive travel. Responsible for planning and executing complex domestic and international flights, including customs paperwork/notifications and eAPIS filing. Coordinated between dispatch, maintenance and the client to ensure a smooth and unparallelled experience for the client.

Conduct FAR Part 91/Part 135 On Demand Charter Operations piloting PC-12/45, PC-12/47 and PC-12NG as Single Pilot PIC and CE 525A as SIC/PIC. In charge of aircraft preparation, flight execution and client interactions. Ensure all flight operations executed with precise detail timing and finesse. Transport VIP individuals with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Utilize single pilot resource management in single engine turbine aircraft.

Serve as Pilot in Command in Far Part 135 Cargo operations. Single pilot resource management in all-weather nighttime conditions without use of GPS or Autopilot. Aircraft management away from home base and coordination of flight activities with ground crew, cargo loading and unloading. Logging mechanical discrepancies as per the MEL.

Provide ground and flight instruction for international students at an accredited FAR Part 141 training facility. Handle flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks and issue endorsements for practical tests and solo preparation. Conduct Spin awareness and upset recovery instruction for all flight students in tail wheel aircraft. Managed the scheduling, maintenance and oversight of al tailwheel aircraft.